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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · North West England

Red Dial

In or near Westward.

Red Dial — a village in scotland lowlands.

Road at Red Dial Farm - geograph.org.uk - 8010896

Peter Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wigton · 2.9 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
  • Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Red Dial is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area is characterised by its rural landscape and traditional Scottish architecture. Visitors can expect a quiet, picturesque setting, typical of the Lowland villages, with opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside. The village serves as a point of interest for those looking to experience local life in a tranquil environment.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8032, -3.1637
District
Cumberland
Parish
Westward
Postcode
CA7 8LP
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Wigton2.9 km

Sources

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Nearby

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Olenacvm Roman fort

Olenacvm Roman fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Roman temple in Westward

Roman temple in Westward — a temple folly in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · North West England

Highmoor Bell Tower

Highmoor Bell Tower — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Natural landmarks · North West England

Wigton School

Wigton School — a school heritage in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Museums · North West England

Wigton

Wigton — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Vineyards · North West England

Crosshill

Crosshill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Where to eat & stay near Red Dial

Places to stay

Road over Cowgill Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4492630📷 3

Caravan parks · North West England

Clea Hall Holiday Park

Clea Hall Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Old Allhallows Church - geograph.org.uk - 5956875📷 3

Caravan parks · North West England

Larches Caravan Park

Larches Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Old Crofton Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7502403📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Crofton Hall CL

Crofton Hall CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Caldbeck - geograph.org.uk - 6090561📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Caldbeck Glamping Barns & Bothy

Caldbeck Glamping Barns & Bothy — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

caldbeckglamping.com
Bridleway near Caldbeck - geograph.org.uk - 7210006📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Caldbeck Camping

Caldbeck Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freecaldbeckcamping.co.uk
Mast at Warnell Fell - geograph.org.uk - 7079530📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Fellhill Pods

Fellhill Pods — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Elizabeth II postbox, Wigton Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 5125269📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Kings Arms Walter Willsons

Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Oddfellows Arms📷 4

Historic pubs · North West England

Oddfellows Arms

Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕oddfellows-caldbeck.co.uk
Elizabeth II postbox on The Square, Dalston - geograph.org.uk - 5122802📷 5

Cafés · North West England

Crumbs

Crumbs — a café in scotland lowlands.

Elizabeth II postbox on The Square, Dalston - geograph.org.uk - 5122802📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Blue Bell

The Blue Bell in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Sign for the Greyhound Inn, Burgh by Sands - geograph.org.uk - 4971874📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Greyhound Inn

The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Spinners Arms, Cummersdale - March 2017 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5306137📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Spinners Arms

Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Red Dial?
Red Dial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 8LP), in the parish of Westward.
What is Red Dial?
Red Dial — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Red Dial?
The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 8LP.
Is Red Dial a protected site?
Yes — Red Dial is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Red Dial?
The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 8LP.